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The Regional Director, Canada is responsible for leading and growing FS-ISAC’s presence, membership engagement, and strategic relationships across the Canadian financial services sector. This role serves as the primary regional leader for Canada and is responsible for driving membership growth, retention, member value, stakeholder engagement, and market strategy execution aligned with FS-ISAC’s global mission and regional priorities. This position requires a strategic, relationship-oriented leader with strong knowledge of the Canadian financial services and cybersecurity landscape, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed global organization.
Job Responsibility
Lead and execute FS-ISAC’s multi-year strategic plans for Canada
Identify opportunities to expand market presence, strengthen member engagement, and enhance strategic partnerships
Serve as the senior regional representative for FS-ISAC in Canada
Provide market intelligence and regional insights to support organizational planning
Represent FS-ISAC at industry conferences, member meetings, executive forums, and sector events
Ensure a consistent and powerful brand presence across Canada
Drive membership acquisition, retention, and engagement across Canadian financial institutions and related sectors
Partner with business development to lead, develop, and finalize new membership and partnership agreements
Lead membership retention efforts and increase membership financial and non-financial contributions
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with member organizations, prospective members, and other key stakeholders
Build trusted relationships with regulators, government agencies, law enforcement, and industry associations within Canada
Foster strategic collaboration between FS-ISAC and key external stakeholders
Act as a credible thought leader and advocate for FS-ISAC’s mission
Facilitate collaboration among members to support sector-wide preparedness and response initiatives
Collaborate with global and regional teams to ensure alignment and execution of organizational initiatives
Support regional events, exercise, committees, and working groups
Facilitate content submission, development, and finalize content alongside the Market Lead
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure member feedback and regional priorities are incorporated into organizational planning
Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects across the Americas region
Monitor regional performance metrics, membership trends, and engagement outcomes
Develop and execute regional business plans and reporting aligned with organizational goals
Manage budget responsibilities and regional resource planning as applicable
Ensure regional financial performance, revenue targets, and profitability goals are achieved or exceeded
Ensure consistent communication, operational excellence, and alignment with FS-ISAC’s standards and policies
Ensure FS-ISAC contributes actively to the operational resilience of both the members and the sector in Canada
Requirements
10+ years of experience in financial services, cybersecurity, membership organizations, or associations, or related sectors
Strategic and operational leadership experience with 5+ years of building, leading and managing teams
Strong knowledge of the Canadian financial services industry and cybersecurity landscape
Demonstrated success in relationship management, business development, membership growth, or strategic partnerships
Previous experience engaging with senior executives, regulators, and industry stakeholders
Excellent communication, presentation, and executive engagement skills
Bachelor's degree in business or related fields
Nice to have
Experience within financial sector, cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or operational resilience environments
Existing relationships with Canadian financial institutions, regulators, or industry organizations
Familiarity with information-sharing communities or consortium models
Experience working within global or international organizations